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5 Scout Rangers wounded in clash with Abu Sayyaf in Sulu: military

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/maps/sulu-map.jpg"/></figure></div><p>MANILA - Five Scout Rangers were wounded in an encounter with members of the Abu Sayyaf group in Sulu on Thursday, the Western Mindanao Command said.</p><p>Joint Task Force Sulu commander Maj. Gen. William Gonzales said troops from the 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion saw the terrorists earlier encountered by rangers from the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion.</p><p>“The rangers were establishing blockade a few meters away from the first encounter site in Barangay Pansul, Patikul, Sulu when they encountered the fleeing enemies,” Gonzales said.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/12/20/abu-sayyaf-sub-leader-wanted-for-barangay-chairs-murder-nabbed-in-basilan">Abu Sayyaf sub-leader wanted for barangay chair&#x27;s murder nabbed in Basilan</a></li></ul><p>A 30-minute firefight ensued after which the enemy fled, bringing with them their casualties, said Gonzales.</p><p>“We are certain that the ASG incurred numerous casualties as evidenced in the bloodstains that [were found] in the encounter site,” said Lt. Col. Felicito Cutit, Commander of the 3SRB.</p><p>Meanwhile, wounded soldiers were evacuated to Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital for treatment. They are now in stable condition.</p><p>“We pray for their speedy recovery and we commend them for their gallantry,” Col. Antonio Bautista, commander of the 1101st Infantry Brigade.</p><p>Recovered from the encounter site were a 5.56mm linked ammunition, one 5.56mm magazine, and personal belongings.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xaXe0EBrgwk?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>MANILA - Five Scout Rangers were wounded in an encounter with members of the Abu Sayyaf group in Sulu on Thursday, the Western Mindanao Command said.</p>

MANILA - Five Scout Rangers were wounded in an encounter with members of the Abu Sayyaf group in Sulu on Thursday, the Western Mindanao Command said.